Yeah they had a good forward pack which they based their game around and some tasty backs but after watching them a few times these last two years they just don’t seem to offer a threat anywhere on the park.
Gloucester don’t seem to have many leavers and signings either so not sure next season...
Hutchinson has been our emergency 10 cover at stages but I can’t actually remember him starting a proper game there. One thing I expect though, is a running game as Hutch is very good ball in hand.
I’m guessing Sarries will be unable to fill those boots within the salary cap now though. Getting to the end of all those cheating players now, maybe only Daly and Itoje left. Not sure if Earl was on that list at the time.
I stayed above a pub north of twickenham last minute and it was the same. No curtain on the window, broken drawers, shower didn’t work. Was a rat hole!
There is a possibility of Coles at 6 if you want a similar style player, or ccs who made a great impact but is a different type of player. Ted Hill is also a shout but he did post so poor stats but maybe SB gave him some work ons.
Will be good to have a full choice backrow to pick from some...
Some more saints signings.
And some players let go
Callum Braley
Joel Matavesi
Kayde Sylvester
Geordie Irvine
George Patten
Aston Gradwick-Light
Mathew Arden
Nick Tarr
I really don’t think Ireland left any impression at the World Cup apart from chokers.
I’m not even trying to be a wind up, they didn’t produce anything special at the World Cup when it mattered and in the 6 nations showed that they are a good team, not a great team.
I think a good discussion...
So the rumours are true, hopefully we can get some life back into him and he can help our young LHs to develop some more (although they are playing better than he is right now).
Raynal let anything go at be he breakdown but, saints should have known that and should have reacted quicker. The Leinster forwards reacted really well and I can’t fault them but saints just didn’t adapt.
It’s funny how all refs are still so different and then there is Karl Dickson who is...